Program

The Medical Career & Technical College Medical Massage Therapy Program is approved by the Kentucky Board of Licensure for MassageTherapy.

Upon completion of the program, students are eligible to sit for licensure through the MBLEx (Massage and Bodywork Licensing Exam) and credentialed as a Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT).

Classes

Classes are taught in a subject-focused curriculum where the student takes only 1 course at a time and attends just 2 days per week. The classes meet from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on either a Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday depending on the class schedule for that term.

Program Length: 60 Weeks
Total Clock Hours: 900

  • Medical Terminology – 84 Contact Hours
  • Anatomy & Physiology – 84 Contact Hours
  • Pathology – 84 Contact Hours
  • Medical Massage Therapy – 84 Contact Hours
  • Foundations & Fundamentals – 84 Contact Hours
  • Kinesiology I – 84 Contact Hours
  • Kinesiology II – 84 Contact Hours
  • Theories, Application, & Practice -84 Contact Hours
  • Business Practices & Ethics – 84 Contact Hours
  • Massage Therapy Externship – 144 Clock Hours

Program Cost

Tuition: $13,200
Fees Total: $2450

Fees include Registration, Lab/Supply, Graduation, Program, and Academic Services.

  • Textbooks: Included!
  • Licensure Exam: Included!
  • Career Support for Life!
  • Course Tutoring!
  • Other Costs not included: Uniforms
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Massage Therapists employ a variety of knowledge and skills  to provide relaxation, comfort, and promote healing using a variety of techniques and modalities for clients in a variety of settings including spas, cruise lines, sports medicine, chiropractor offices, hospitals including labor and delivery, oncology, cardiac, and orthopedic units, health & fitness facilities, or as your own business entrepreneur!  According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for massage therapists is expected to increase by 22% nationally through 2028; making it one of the fastest-growing professions, therefore adding medical modalities further increases marketability!

The Medical Career & Technical College Medical Massage Therapy Program is approved by the Kentucky Board of Licensure for Massage Therapy.

Upon completion of the program, students are eligible to sit for licensure through the MBLEx (Massage and Bodywork Licensing Exam) and credentialed as a Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT).

Request Information

We are thrilled that you have chosen to request more information about our programs! We would like to remind you that we offer small subject-focused classes and diploma and certificate based medical programs. Available to you as well are “ASSIST Fridays” and Career Services. Once we have received your request we will review it and get back to you. If you are looking for further information you are welcome to call our Admissions Representative at 859-624-1988.

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Student Medical Massage Clinic

Experience the benefits of massage by booking an appointment in our student-led massage clinic! 1-hour massages are performed by students for only $35. The students receive hands-on experience and the public receive discounted massages performed by students that are monitored by Licensed Massage Therapists. Please respect that our students may be from diverse backgrounds and your appointment may be with a male or a female. We cannot control who your student therapist may be. Appointments can be booked at either our Lexington or Richmond locations!